The much anticipated African Achievers Award that rattled the media prior to the finals, took centre stage at the prestigious International Conference Center, Abuja last night with the high and mighty in the corridors of power across African Nations in attendance.

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Following the crowning of the Most Beautiful Model in Nigeria winners on 2nd July at the exotic Sandralia Hotels, Queen Yvette Meurer, Queen Adaeze Aduaka, Queen Sophia Onyeka, Christabel Nnaji, Queen Favour Obi ‎and exi- Queen Sandra Bassey made there first major public appearance as guests at the personality packed event that attracted President of Nations, High Commissions, ECOWAS bigwigs, notable Diplomats, headline NGOs and dignify and noble specimens of humanity.

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The new beauty paragon, Queen Yvette Meurer was not just a guest but honourably beckoned to present awards to some recipients including Hon. Isaac Balami, who has been instrumental to humanitarian charity projects. Even notable Niger delta big shot, Chief Dumo Lulu Briggs graciously granted a courtesy visit to the Queen and team to his Lagos office next week.

Also on stage during the event to transport the honour for Lif‎etime Achievement award to President of South Africa, Dr. Mathew Fosa was Queen Adaeze Aduaka- Most Beautiful Model in Nigeria Tourism with famous comedian and corporate MC Ali Baba and Amb. Uchay Odims as the hosts of the night. Unfortunately, Richard Mofe Damiji (RMD) was said to have been shamefully stranded in the Air inside aircraft for over 20 minutes due to excruciating power failure at the Abuja Airport which made the flight to return to Lagos.

The colourful and star-studded event which had overwhelming crowd presence was put together by Bar. Rex Idaminabo, the Project Director of African Achievers Awards and CEO Institute of Leadership and Management